Lorna'S Russian Tea

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Cuisine: Russian

Lorna's Russian Tea is a warm, aromatic beverage with spices, citrus, and fruit juices, offering a delightful and comforting drink perfect for gatherings and cozy evenings.

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Ingredients

  • 16 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 6 tea bags
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 whole cloves

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, water, whole cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and discard the spices.
  3. Brew the tea bags in 16 cups of water.
  4. Mix the brewed tea with pineapple juice and orange juice.
  5. Add the juice of two lemons.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water and heat until sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup.
  7. Stir the syrup into the tea and juice mixture before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

219 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 6.9g 9% DV
Carbs 52.7g 19% DV
Fiber 18.3g 65% DV
Sugar 7.9g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 145mg 6% DV
Potassium 864.5mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 30.7mg 34% DV
Calcium 383.3mg 29% DV
Iron 8.2mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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